Fletcher - In Search Of The Antidote

There has never been any doubt that Fletcher has the chops to make waves with her alt-pop – her debut, 'Girl of My Dreams', had powerhouse vocals and infectious pop beats in droves. And yet, with its follow-up, 'In Search Of The Antidote', she blows what came before out of the water. It's a mammoth – a confessional, earnest journey towards finding love in every aspect of her life, Fletcher delivers her truths and lessons with some of her most electric tracks yet.

'Maybe I Am' and 'Doing Better' are an anecdotal, honest double act that kick the album into gear with a formidable intensity – acceptance and brutal truths head the tracks up, transformed by pounding riffs into an incendiary statement. 'Doing Better' in particular, is a standout track, a rockstar outing by Fletcher as she dives into the complexities of moving on and spiralling at the same time.

'2 Things' begins inconspicuously, a simple piano sequence that quickly becomes one of the album's most addictive moments – an insatiable beat that brings new meaning to the crying in the club banger. 'Eras Of Us' sees Fletcher thrive in her lower tone, her vivid storytelling unfolding over a drum-heavy anthem that relishes in its pain and not holding back.